PHOTO GALLERY: Police Week memorial run, May 15, 2013

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An honor guard made up of San Angelo police officers and Tom Green County Sheriff’s deputies presents flags as the National Anthem is sung.$RETURN$$RETURN$

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Blanca De La Rosa clasps hands with Officer Rodrigo Hernandez after a police memorial run Wednesday evening. De La Rosa had just finished dancing in the parking lot of San Angelo Stadium with Hernandez’s sons, Charlie and Rodrigo Jr.

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Participants in this year’s Police Week memorial run/walk make the first lap of the hourlong event. Balloons were released to commemorate fallen officers.

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San Angelo Police Officer Tracy Gonzalez holds out a bouquet of balloons for runners and walkers to grab as they pass.

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Hot dogs and live music were part of this year’s Police Week memorial run/walk at San Angelo Stadium. Since track was being repaired, the group set up a path in the parking lot.

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John Pereida, 11, watches the honor guard as the National Anthem is played in the San Angelo Stadium parking lot.$RETURN$$RETURN$

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A mourning band worn over a police badge symbolizes respect for fallen officers. It is worn under special circumstances, including May 15, National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

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Tom Green County Sheriff’s deputy Keith Muncey and Gabriel Esquivel, a city mechanic, run together at this year’s memorial event. Behind them, Muncey’s son and his son’s girlfriend follow.$RETURN$$RETURN$